Readers' Page

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

Thought process and philosophy. Image is representational.

The Unseen Order

04 Jul 2026

2 min read

We may know the cause of the phenomenon but beyond that is the philosophy of things, their origin, even down to the subatomic level

A shephard boy known as Chopans of Kashmir, who contract sheep and cattle grazing of farmers from plains areas for months during summers in the mountain grazing pastures of Kashmir Valley.

Inclusion of Gaw Gujree Community in the OBC List

25 Jun 2026

1 min read

Health and wellness. Image is representational.

The Wellness Triangle

Farooq Ahmad Bakloo

14 Jun 2026

3 min read

An elderly man, supported by his two sons, walks toward the emergency ward of the SMHS Hospital, Srinagar. Image is representational.

Two hospitals, Two different failures: From Diagnostics to Dignity

14 Jun 2026

3 min read

Unemployment in Kashmir. Image is representational.

Unemployment in Kashmir: A Crisis of Mindset, Not Just Jobs

Haris Mashooq Zia

29 Apr 2026

2 min read

Fractured Inner Self. Image is representational.

Confessions of a Fractured Inner Self

20 Apr 2026

4 min read

A shopkeeper displaying dry fruits and dates for sale as holy month of Ramadan begins in Srinagar on March 2, 2025.

Of Fasting and Little Taunts

24 Feb 2026

2 min read

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

Humans face future public health challenges, yet there is hope in potential medical breakthroughs, according to Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty. Image is representational.

The Madness of Being

26 Jan 2026

3 min read

Apple farmers and CITU workers protesting against anti-farmer and anti-people policies and shortage of power supply in Srinagar, Kashmir on Sunday, November 26, 2023. The image is representational.

Should Trade Unions Pursue ‘Employer First’ Policy?

15 Dec 2025

2 min read

The institutional decay in judiciary in Jammu and Kashmir. The image is representational.

The Institutional Decay, Judiciary and Kashmir

Tajamul Farooqi

30 Oct 2025

4 min read

The gang rape and murder of eight-year-old in Jammu's Kathua town had triggered protests across India. The image is representational.

Kashmir’s Fraying Social Fabric: The Need for Renewal

Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi

24 Oct 2025

5 min read

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

The image is representational.

The Skewed Reservation System in J&K

Mohammad Kaiser

07 Oct 2025

3 min read

The Kolahoi Glacier is situated in the Lidder Valley, Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir in the Northern Himalayas.

Melting Glaciers a Cause for Alarm

30 Sep 2025

2 min read

A file photo of District Court Complex Srinagar.

With long delays, a justice system that fails people in Kashmir

29 Sep 2025

3 min read

A satellite image of Srinagar, as viewed on Google Crisis Maps. September 2014. The 42-kilometer long flood channel dug in 1904 exits from a bend in the Jhelum and goes to the left of the picture.

Beyond Relief: Building Flood Resilient Infrastructure in Jammu And Kashmir

Farooq Ahmad Bakloo

25 Sep 2025

5 min read

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

The quality of higher education in India, rather than improving to best global standards, may be adversely affected by ongoing issues.

Our PhDs Are Contractual, Not Intellectual

Mohd Arif Mir (Figar)

15 Sep 2025

3 min read

The new 'Smart City' plan advertises initiatives such as the Public Bicycle Sharing System across Srinagar City in Kashmir Valley.

Srinagar Smart City Project: High On Technology, Low on Urban Planning

04 Sep 2025

2 min read

Rescue workers searching for missing people after cloudburst at village Chashoti in Kishtwar district if Jammu and Kashmir on August 15, 2025.

Lessons from Nature’s Fury

Mohd Arif Mir (Figar)

04 Sep 2025

3 min read

The author at Dubjan Bridge on Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pir Panjal Mountains: From the Passes To Picturesque Twin Valleys of Rajouri and Poonch

Dr Nisar Farhad

19 Aug 2025

9 min read

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

Linguistic map of greater Jammu and Kashmir.

The Silent Crisis: Fading Mother Tongues of J&K

30 Jul 2025

2 min read

An alchemist's trophy of sheep's horns.

Sheep horns: My Personal Alchemy

30 Jun 2025

4 min read

Migration is an obstacle to enrolment and disrupts the schooling of those who do join school.

Empowering Tribal Students through Confidence-Building Communication

Farooq Ahmad Bakloo

26 Jun 2025

4 min read

A representative photo of a nomadic family of Gujjar and Bakerwal in Jammu and Kashmir.

How Patriarchy and Early Marriages Derail Girls' Education in Tribal Villages of Rajouri

Farooq Ahmad Bakloo

25 May 2025

5 min read

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

A file photo of Muslim organizations in Tamil Nadu protesting against the ‘black laws’ enacted by the central government in 2019.

Finding a Scapegoat: Muslims in India After Terror Attacks

06 May 2025

3 min read

Free service auto-rickshaws near Ghanta Ghar, Lal Chowk, Srinagar for tourists on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

False Narrative of Normalcy in Kashmir: The Truth Behind Pahalgam Attack

26 Apr 2025

2 min read

Candle light vigil in front of Clock Tower at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on to protest killing of tourists in Baisaran Meadow near Pahalgam

Peace is Fragile but Kashmiri Optimism is Inspiring

26 Apr 2025

2 min read

Gamgeen Majid.

Gamgeen Majeed: A Man Who Selflessly Steps in When There is a Need

10 Apr 2025

3 min read

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

A file photo of unemployed youth participating in a recruitment rally in Jammu and Kashmir.

Youth of J&K: Seeking Alternative Paths Amid Employment Challenges

10 Apr 2025

3 min read

Dr Irshad Ahmad Mantoo.

My Assistant Professor Mantoo: A Fountain-head of Inspiration

Suheel Rasool Mir

29 Mar 2025

3 min read

A fisher woman with her catch at a stream near lakeside market in Bandipora.

Pushed to the Margins, Kashmir’s Resilient Fisherwomen Know They Have to Work

26 Mar 2025

3 min read

This is a representational image.

We’re losing our grandparents to digital screens

18 Mar 2025

2 min read

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

Alcohol addiction.

Alcohol Abuse: Is It a Serious Problem?

Dr Arif Maghribi Khan

16 Mar 2025

3 min read

Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences at Soura in Srinagar.

The Golden Card Scheme: A disappointment for cancer patients in Kashmir

11 Mar 2025

4 min read

Dr Prashant Shukla with mentally-ill patients at Lucknow police station.

Unique Way To Celebrate Republic Day

03 Feb 2025

4 min read

Donald J. Trump with Goya products on the Resolute Desk in the White House, July 2020.

Trump’s trade threats: A test of Europe’s unity and strength

21 Jan 2025

5 min read

Citizens Voice (Opinion)

A file photo of J&K government emblem.

Delay in renewal of driving licence in Kashmir

17 Aug 2024

1 min read

Kashmir Times

kashmirtimes.com